Thursday, February 24, 2011

~more exciting news~ {ruffles & rust square}

I just about died when Timi called me and asked me if I would be a part of this new shop going in.

I think I said yes before she even explained it all to me.

I would like to introduce you to the new Ruffles and Rust Square, opening on or around March 1st in Snohomish Washington.A article was written up in the local newspaper that I thought I would share with you.

Weathers is opening a new 3,000-square-foot store in March at the corner of Avenue D and First Street in downtown Snohomish in the former Black Cat Antiques space. Weathers’ venture will be a joint one with Annie McDowell, the owner of Annie’s on First, one of the most well-known antiques shops in Snohomish and recently named the best antiques shop in Western Washington by KING 5 TV.“We’re excited for this new little shop to open up,” said McDowell, who will continue to operate her store in addition to the new operation, which will be called Ruffles & Rust Square.“We are putting a new spin on an old concept, an ‘antique mall’ of sorts, not your granny’s antique mall. You won’t find partitioned-off sections, heavy Americana furniture or rows and rows of collectibles,” Weathers said. “We will have 3,000 square feet of the hottest trends of vintage-inspired home decorating and garden.” Ruffles & Rust Square will feature about a dozen vendors, plus parking lot sales, book signings, crafting classes and trunk shows by some of the most popular Etsy.com sellers in the Northwest, Weathers said.

I am really excited for all your new ventures and happenings! You deserve it! Your one of the very first blogs I have ever followed and you have been an inspiration to me! Have a wonderful day! Hugs lulu

Melaine, What a great opportunity! I was just talking with my best friend, she lives in Portland and I live in Eugene and I was lamenting the fact that my town doesn't have a fantastic vintage style mall....oh how I wish we did! We have the usual antique malls but they mostly have the very dark type antiques.....:(.I would wish for a Monticello-type mall down here, or one like your Ruffles and Rust Square. How fun....

Melaine...My daughter and I were at the R & R event last Saturday...It was PACKED... I picked up a flyer about R & R Square at the event. It will be nice to have the amazing talent and design concepts available all the time. We stopped in Snohomish and bought a few things at Annies and ate at lunch at Fred's...Snohomish is such a jewel of a town! I wish you success. We'll be up to visit! *Lynne*

I'm so looking forward to it opening. Both Timi's markets were so fun. I live in Arlington and love shopping in Snohomish at Annie's, Joyworks and all the fun places. Looking forward to Ruffles and Rust Square. Congratulations!

About The Author

Melaine Thompson is based out of beautiful Seattle Washington.

She is a home design blogger and mother to My Sweet Savannah and Cody, and is married to her high school sweetheart. She was named one of the Best Design Blogs by Country Living Magazine. Her work has been featured in Cottages And Bungalows, Better Homes And Gardens, Flea Market Style, and Atlanta Homes And Lifestyle. You can reach Melaine by emailing her at[email protected]